DMC's Stitchable Metallic Mesh

Just before Christmas DMC sent me a package of their new stitchable metallic mesh and asked that I play around with it. This is what I got in the mail--
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/DMC-Reversible-STITCHABLE-MESH-FABRIC-03982-DMC03982

The mesh is a ten inch square of metallic mesh that is gold on one side and silver on the other.  It reminds me of Congress cloth in that the holes are quite small in relationship to the threads that create the mesh.  The mesh is reversible.  You can stitch on either side.  The package comes with a floral line drawing that you can transfer onto the mesh and stitch.

The Stitchable Metallic Mesh Package Opened

In the photograph in the link above you can see that it is in an embroidery hoop.  I think using a hoop will dent the mesh and I want to use as much of it to create Christmas ornaments as possible.  So my first task is to figure out how to mount the mesh so I can stitch with it.  My second task is to figure out what size needle and thread to use and decide on a design.  Stay tuned!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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© Copyright January 21, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Witches and Monsters from Winter 2017 TNNA SHOW

This TNNA show is full of witches and other monsters.  For example, Barbara Elmore's "Frank's Bride" is ultra creepy.
https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/pb.102579373261.-2207520000.1484949261./10154354572533262/?type=3&theater

And Barbara's stitching is ultra amazing!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1484182218259965&set=a.626139447397584.1073741829.100000046036480&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1492100767468110&set=a.626139447397584.1073741829.100000046036480&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/a.10152584568623262.1073741828.102579373261/10154337040318262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/ms.c.eJwzNDA0NTE2MTEwMrIwMDYyM9IzhIgYm1sYGxhZGJkZAQB8xwb5.bps.a.10152584568623262.1073741828.102579373261/10154344022803262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/pb.102579373261.-2207520000.1484949261./10154344022803262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/barbaraelmoredesigns/photos/pb.102579373261.-2207520000.1484949261./10154354591418262/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1517950838216436&set=a.108078765870324.15151.100000046036480&type=3&theater

Are you a fan of Brenda Stofft's steampunk series?  If so, you will adore her "Steampunk Witch."
https://www.facebook.com/brenda.stofft/posts/10210238663196891

Sandra Gilmore's "Decisions, Decisions" is hilarious!
https://www.facebook.com/scrimdiscovery924/photos/a.1053431794673096.1073741828.1053431734673102/1550012898348314/?type=3&theater

Alice Peterson has two witches which seem to be Victorian to me.  More steampunk?
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2017/01/san-jose-market-even-more.html

Labors of Love has a new companion to last year's Frankie.  She is called "Frank's Bride."
https://www.facebook.com/laborsofloveneedlepoint/photos/pb.163219983827426.-2207520000.1484613048./793105194172232/?type=3&theater

Labors of Love also has a superb lady for their limited edition series of 2017, by the way.  This is "Morgana."  She was a witch.
https://www.facebook.com/laborsofloveneedlepoint/photos/pb.163219983827426.-2207520000.1484613048./790119001137518/?type=3&theater


Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright January 13, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.